It's that time of year when package delivery and other seasonal scams ramp up. "Package Delivery Failed", "We tried to deliver your package 3 times", "Click Here To Request Re-delivery", etc. Scammers send these types of scams more during the holiday season as they hope you'll click because you are doing more online ordering, or that you want to think someone sent you a package. Please remember that UPS/FedEx/DHL/USPS do not send you emails when they cannot deliver a package to you.

Remember not to click on links or attachments in any email, unless you are certain they are legitimate (Go to the official web site directly, by typing the address into your browser)! This is one of the common ways to get infected with spyware or viruses.

Please be aware of spyware scams. One popular one this time of year involves a spam email message informing you that you have to click on a link to reschedule a package delivery. UPS/FedEx/USPS do not send missed delivery attempt messages by email!

You should never click on a link or attachment in an email message unless you are certain that it's safe. Even if it appears to be from someone you know - it may not be safe. It could be forged, their email account may have been compromised or their computer could be infected! The same thing goes for web sites - do not install apps/programs or updates unless you are certain that they are legitimate!